San Jose State University (SJSU)

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Admissions & Requirements

Tuition & Fees

Programs Offered

Course Schedules

Financial Aid Eligibility

Student Services

San Jose State University (SJSU) is located in downtown San Jose, California, the heart of what is known as "Silicon Valley" - a busy area for the high-technology industry. The SJSU location is halfway between San Francisco and Monterey, California. SJSU is one of 23 campuses in the California State University system, and offers more than 134 undergraduate and graduate degrees in 110 concentrations or areas of emphasis.

SJSU boasts many famous and illustrious alumni including author Amy Tan, Olympic medallists Lee Evans and Chuck Adkins, and gorilla researcher and author Dian Fossey, among others. SJSU is one of the top 200 research universities in the U.S.

History

San Jose State University was founded in 1857 as a frontier school that trained teachers. Over time it matured into a metropolitan university.

Academics

San Jose State University follows the semester-format academic calendar, with a fall and spring semester.

Colleges and Schools

San Jose State University offers 69 undergraduate and 65 graduate degrees in a full range of majors, with a selection of minors, from its seven colleges and many departments, including:

Applied Sciences & Arts

Business

Education

Engineering

Humanities & the Arts

Science

Social Sciences

SJSU also offers many certificate programs.

Student Life

San Jose State University offers its students the opportunity to participate in more than 150 clubs and organizations as well as NCAA athletics. SJSU also offers on-campus access to many student resources including student housing and dining, events, study abroad programs, student advising and learning assistance, career advising, a health center, and more.

Athletics

The SJSU athletics department competes in many intercollegiate sports with its "Spartans" teams, including:

Men's Sports:

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Soccer

Women's Sports:

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Gymnastics

Soccer

Softball

Swimming/Diving

Tennis

Volleyball

Water Polo

Community Life

Students from San Jose State University benefit from the campus's location in the heart of "Silicon Valley" through the many research programs and internships offered at local Silicon Valley companies. Further, San Jose is a cultural metro center with many opportunities for recreation, arts and entertainment. It also is conveniently located to San Francisco and coastal cities like Santa Cruz and Carmel.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates SJSU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred. This information can be used to see your chances of getting into SJSU.

Admission Requirements & Recommendations

High School G.P.A. and School Records are Required

SAT or ACT Test Scores are Required

College Credits Accepted

Dual Credits

AP Course Credits

Admissions Test Scores - SAT Exam, ACT Exam, etc...

ACT ® scores for students that were accepted Fall 2010

Score Range (25th to 75th Percentile)

ACT ® English

18 - 24

ACT ® Math

20 - 26

ACT ® Composite Score

19 - 25

Acceptance Rate Table - Chances of Getting Into SJSU

The table below lists the chances of getting into San Jose State University.

Number (Percentage)

Applicants

25,155

Granted Admissions

15,967 (63%)

Accepted Students That Enrolled

3,384 (21%)

Student Enrollment

Total enrollment at San Jose State University is around 30,000 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 17% enrolling as graduate students and 83% as undergraduate students.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $11,700. There is also a $55 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Annual tuition range estimates:

State Residents: $5,500-$6,600

Out-of-State: $17,000-$20,560

Financial Aid Details

The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.

Percent of Students

Average Amount

Any Financial Aid

57%

-

Receiving Grants & Scholarships

42%

$9,863

Receiving Student Loans

35%

$4,878

Note: The estimated default rate of students taking federal student loans in 2011 was around 5%.

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, San Jose State University may provide services to students like those listed below:

Online classes

Remedial instructional courses

Career path counseling

Work study style employment

Assisting students to find work

Day care

Graduation Rates

San Jose State University has an overall graduation rate which is approximately 46%.

Intercollegiate Athletics

San Jose State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-A classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

Baseball (Western Athletic Conference)

Basketball (Western Athletic Conference)

Football (Western Athletic Conference)

Golf

Gymnastics

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field, X-Country

Volleyball

Water Polo

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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